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Sherwin

(Shep)

Schloss

Obituary

Sherwin Morton (Shep) Schloss, 81, of Mt. Lebanon, PA, formerly of West Hartford, CT passed away in PA on February 20, 2015. Born in Hartford, CT on December 6, 1933, Shep was the son of the late Samuel and Fay (Perlman) Schloss. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Phyllis Selma (Pisetsky) Schloss. He was a loving father to three children, Michael (Sharon) Schloss, of Unionville, CT; Renee (David) Metsch, of North Andover, MA; and Laura (Brian) Davidson, of Mt. Lebanon, PA; and an adored grandfather to six grandchildren: Michelle, Stephanie, Benjamin, Maxwell, Sarah, and Benjamin. He is also survived by his sister, Gail (Schloss) Gold, of Bloomfield. Shep was a 38-year resident of West Hartford. After graduating from Weaver High School in 1952, he attended University of Connecticut (Phi Epsilon Pi fraternity). Shep married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis, in 1957. They raised their family in West Hartford while Shep worked as a nuclear engineer for ABB (formerly Combustion Engineering). Shep was an avid sports enthusiast, and loved to play tennis and basketball. He was a huge fan of college basketball and faithfully followed and cheered on the UConn Huskies. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:30 am in the Chapel at Beth El Temple, 2626 Albany Ave, West Hartford, CT. Interment will follow in the Beth El Temple Cemetery, Jackson St. Ext., Avon, CT. A Memorial Period will be observed immediately following the interment, and continuing Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6 pm with services at 7:30, at the home of Michael and Sharon Schloss, 4 Virginia Lane, Unionville, CT. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Beth El Temple or Temple Emanuel, 1250 Bower Hill Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15243. For further information, directions, or to share memories of Shep with his family, please visit online at www.weinsteinmortuary.com/funerals.cfm.

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From: Ruth Grubin

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 24, 2015

Dear Phyllis,
It was with great sadness that I learned of the passing of Shep. You spoke of him often during our time together playing tennis and again at the tennis socials. You are blessed with a wonderful family. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

Ruth Grubin

From: sheila&bernard lurie

From livingston, n.j.

Posted On: February 22, 2015

his love and respect for Phyliss and his children
Cookies always in the cookie jar-always a smile

From: Beverly Truebig

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 22, 2015

Dear Phyllis and Family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss of Shep. I have fond memories of chatting with him while working out with the rest of "The Morning Crew" at The Fitness Clinic. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.

From: Irene Engel

From Avon, CT

Posted On: February 22, 2015

Mike and Sharon, wanted you to know that I am thinking of you, hope to see you Monday night at your home.
Irene

From: Judy Byron Simons

From Cary, NC

Posted On: February 22, 2015

Dear Phyllis and Family,

So very sorry to read about Shep. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May he RIP.

Fondly,
Judy

From: shelly baskin ginsberg

From Bloomfield, ct

Posted On: February 22, 2015

Phyllis @ Family So Sorry about Shep. Many happy memories from Old Colony Beach. May he rest in peace...

Shelly Baskin Ginsberg

From: joseph and dolores kelliher

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 22, 2015

to the Schloss family - our sympathy to you. . Shep will always be remembered as a pleasant,kind, man who was a pleasure to know - You are in our prayers and thoughts - Joe and Dolores Kelliher

From: George Reider

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: February 22, 2015

Michael, Upon learning of your father's passing, I wanted you to know that Carol and I are thinking of you, Sharon and family and express our deepest sympathy. It is always difficult to lose a parent. The blessing is that your dad's memories ,good counsel and love is preserved forever.

From: Margery Weinbaum

From New Britain, Ct., CT

Posted On: February 21, 2015

I shall always remember Shep with a smile on his face. He was always a kind, gentle, and sweet man who treated everyone with respect and care. I offer heartfelt condolences to the entire family and sincerely hope that time will heal their broken hearts.

From: Elaine Civitillo

From Unionville, CT

Posted On: February 23, 2015

Dear Michael, Sharon, Michelle and Stephanie,
We are sorry to learn of the loss of your father. You have our deepest sympathy.
Sincerely,
John and Elaine Civitillo

From: Shelly & Bill Golden

From Boca Raton, FL

Posted On: February 24, 2015

Dear Phyllis & Family-So very sorry to hear about Shep. Our deepest sympathy to you all. May he RIP-love, Shelly & Bill Golden

From: Stuart and Denise Horen

From Farmington, CT

Posted On: February 23, 2015

Michael, we were so sorry to hear of your loss. Although I never met your Dad, it sounds like he was quite the role model to emulate. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Stu and Denise

From: Linda Fishman

From Bloomfield, CT

Posted On: February 23, 2015

I just want to tell you that I was very sorry to read of your loss and want to extend deepest sympathy.

From: Judy (Levin) Seder

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 23, 2015

Dear Phyllis and Family, my sincerest sympathy to all of you on the loss of Shep. I have such fond memories of him going back to my teen years. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Fondly, Judy

From: Roz Hahn

From West Hartford, CT

Posted On: February 21, 2015

Dear Phyllis and Family
We were saddened to learn of Shep's passing. Shep and you have shared so many memories and blessings. May these all bring you comfort now and always.
love to you all, Roz and Howard Hahn

From: elsa and peter gassner

From arizona, az

Posted On: February 21, 2015

Dear Phyllis and family,
Thinking of you and sending our sincere sympathies to all of you at this sad time.
Fondly,
elsa and peter gassner

From: Robin Barrett

From Unionville, CT

Posted On: February 21, 2015

Michael, Sharon, Michelle, Stephanie, Phyllis, Renee, Laura and family members,

My sympathy on the loss of Shep. I'm so happy to have known him; and to have seen how devoted your family is to him has been very heart warming. You are all in my thoughts. Love, Robin

From: Ellen & Joel Mandell

From Indian Land, SC

Posted On: February 21, 2015

Phyllis and family,

We are so sorry to learn of your loss of Shep. We have fond memories of playing volley ball with him at Old Colony Beach. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Ellen & Joel

From: Naftali (Noel) Sigal

From Herzylia, Israel

Posted On: February 21, 2015

Phyllis,
So saddened to suddenly hear of your loss. Our most deep sympathies from those of us in Israel who knew Shep since Weaver & Phi Ep at UConn. Shep was a friend & a mench in society, & hope you can survive upon the most happy & pleasant memories of your 57 years of married life.
Be well & thankfull you have your children for support.

Your're always welcome, as was all your family, here in Hertzylia should you welcome a change of environment -- have room for ALL.

Again, DEEPEST HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AT SUCH A LOSS.
Please pass message to all your family -- now strive for HEALTH.

Shabbat Shalom v'BRIUT,
Naftali (Noel)

From: Sandy Berkon

From Delray Beach, FL

Posted On: February 23, 2015

Phyllis & Family
It Is with great sadness thAt I learned of the passing of your husband & father Shep. Know that you are all in my thoughts at this time.

From: Ralph Slone

From New York, NY

Posted On: February 23, 2015

Dear Phyllis-So sorry for your loss. I met Shep at Jones, and we were together through UConn. He had a great dry sense of humor, but above all he was no nonsense and a straight shooter.
Only simchas going forward.
Ralph

From: Fay Merkin Clymer

From East Lyme, CT

Posted On: February 25, 2015

Dear Phyllis and family...I was sad to read of Shep's passing.Joe K. always kept me in-the-loop when it came to dear friends and all that was happening in your family.I fondly remember the north-end and many of the special families who were part of my life there..the Pisetskys and Schloss were amongst them.May he rest-in-peace now.G-d bless you all..shalom and love now

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